Champion Charters
Charter operator

Champion Charters

Port Clinton, United States
100+ reviews
Captain James Cramer has been fishing in this area since 1993. He's been working as a captain for the past 6 years and loves introducing new and experienced anglers alike to these waters. His best achievement? Routinely helping his guests reel in limit catches of Walleye and Perch! Come aboard and let him use his wealth of knowledge and experience to get you on fish and land your dream catch.

Charters

Rating

4.9
193 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (193)

Showing 15 of 193 reviews
  • Steven Redmon
    Steven Redmon
    us
    Irvington, KY, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Memories of a lifetime

    Full Day Trip (AM)6 adults

    We met at 6AM and ready to roll. we took off and went 25 miles east and they put is on fish immediately. Thats when the fun started! For the first ti ever the water pump went out of the boat and we were stranded. That sure didn’t stop theae guys. We managed to continuously catch fish and have the conversations of a lifetime out there. No motor no problem! The captain could have easily bowed out and called it a day but hes the real deal. Him and his brother were both on the boat with is and there main concern was us. If you don’t believe that lets talk about the captain cutting his arm open that needes stitches and he wrapped it up and we fished for 2 more hours. What could ha e turned i to a disaster made so e of the best memories we will never forget. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart and my families as well. Use these guys you wont be sorry!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Charter operator

    We really appreciate your understanding of the situation today Steve. It was definitely a trip I will remember for a lifetime. We hope to see you guys this coming June and we will go out and put a beat down on some Walleye. We thank you for the opportunity to fish with you and your family today Captain Jim 👍🏼

  • Pierce Denlinger
    Pierce Denlinger
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    One of the best fishing trip ever

    Full Day Trip (AM)6 adults

    Not only was the fishing amazing, but the crew was half the experience! Captain Mike and First Mate Bear are phenomenal at their jobs. They always had a quick joke or funny quip to keep things interesting while still staying on top of everything. They kept everyone rigged up, reacted quickly whenever someone hooked a fish, and were always ready with instruction and advice to help us find and catch fish—even for the big bass fisherman in the group who kept setting the hook too hard and couldn’t seem to keep his rod tip down! Their knowledge, hard work, and great attitudes made the trip even more enjoyable. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great day on the water.

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Yellow Perch
    Response from Charter operator

    We thank you and your crew Pierce and hope to have you out fishing again sometime soon. What could we work on to reach five star next trip ?

  • Dakota Robinson
    Dakota Robinson
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time on the water!

    Full Day Trip (PM)4 adults

    We had an awesome time on our charter today! Captain Dakota was great from start to finish and made the whole trip a lot of fun. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and worked hard to make sure we had a great experience on the water. We caught some good fish, enjoyed the day, and couldn’t have asked for a better time. We would definitely book with captain Dakota again and highly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a great fishing trip!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Charter operator

    We all thank you and your crew Dakota. We look forward to getting you guys back out on the water again soon. 

  • Travis Adams
    Travis Adams
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Champion Charters are great, go Executive

    Full Day Trip - Executive5 adults1 child

    When I read that this charter consistently met the fish limit, I was in. Captain Trent proved to be the reel deal. A real catch of a captain. He raised me from a journeyman baiter to a Padawan baiter. His master skills at baiting coupled with his expert knowledge of his equipment certainly kept the trip running smoothly. Careful not to mention 'spinner' or Goat head, or you'll be adding to the swear jar! The executive package includes basic cleaning and a cooler full of great snacks and drinks. If you let them know ahead of time they'll Stock it with what you want! Great captain, great tunes, great times, kid friendly. Thanks again Cap!

    Response from Charter operator

    We thank you and the rest of the crew Travis. hope to have you guys back fishing again soon !

  • Erin Krol
    Erin Krol
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great experience

    Full Day Trip (PM)4 adults

    The crew was super helpful and friendly, boat was clean. We moved several times after drifting to zero in on fish. They cleaned our fish for us at the end as we are from out of town and wanted to eat the fish locally for dinner.

    Response from Charter operator

    We all thank you Erin and was happy to have the opportunity to get you and your family out on beautiful Lake Erie Fishing. Especially to have a dinner that evening of your freshly caught Walleye. Looking forward to having you back fishing soon 

Real catches shared by our community

  • Champion Charters
    Champion ChartersPort Clinton, OH
    Memories of a lifetime
    Steven R.
    Steven R.
  • Champion Charters
    Champion ChartersPort Clinton, OH
    Fishing with James
    Melinda W.
    Melinda W.
  • Champion Charters
    Champion ChartersPort Clinton, OH
    Trip of a life time great memories!
    Rick M.
    Rick M.
  • Champion Charters
    Champion ChartersPort Clinton, OH
    Good time.
    Andrew C.
    Andrew C.
  • Champion Charters
    Champion ChartersPort Clinton, OH
    One of the best fishing trip ever
    Pierce D.
    Pierce D.
  • Champion Charters II
    Champion Charters IIPort Clinton, OH
    Outstanding character
    James  .
    James .
  • Champion Charters
    Champion ChartersPort Clinton, OH
    great day with Captain Trent
    F. Heath D.
    F. Heath D.
  • Champion Charters
    Champion ChartersPort Clinton, OH
    weather was rough but Captain Dakota had all four of us catching fish!! He sure knows his stuff when it comes to Lake Erie and Walleye fishing
    David R.
    David R.
  • Champion Charters
    Champion ChartersPort Clinton, OH
    Fishing with James
    Kristi D.
    Kristi D.
  • Champion Charters
    Champion ChartersPort Clinton, OH
    Walleye
    Chris R.
    Chris R.

What's biting with Champion Charters in Port Clinton

The prime areas on the shallow reefs close to deep water can easily give you your limit of catches. Troll or drift fish for Walleye. And don't forget about Yellow Perch and Bass – there are some big specimens swimming around in search of their next meal.

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